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Noun: caraway  'ker-u,wey [N. Amer], 'ka-ru,wey [Brit]
  1. A biennial Eurasian herb growing to 60cm, with feathery leaves and white flower umbels, cultivated for its aromatic seeds used as a spice
    "caraway self-seeds readily in the garden";
    - Carum carvi
     
  2. Leaves used sparingly in soups and stews
    "She added a pinch of caraway leaves to enhance the flavour of the stew"

Derived forms: caraways

Type of: herb, herbaceous plant

Part of: Carum, genus Carum

Encyclopedia: Caraway, Paul